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2011 Map of Bergland NE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bergland NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Trap Hills dominate the topography of this section of Ontonagon County, where a dense network of waterways drains northward toward Lake Superior. The Bergland Lookout Tower stands as a primary landmark in a landscape defined by its complex hydrology, featuring the confluence of the Big Iron River and the West Branch Iron River, alongside numerous smaller tributaries like Paystreak Creek and Mourning Creek. Small interior bodies of water including Stanko Lake, Weidman Lake, and the aptly named Sleepy Pond are scattered throughout the lower elevations.

Evidence of local residency and forestry management is found in the presence of the Krobath Cabin and the route of J P Walsh Rd. The area's natural features are punctuated by landmarks such as Little Trap Falls on Anderson Creek, while the eastern reaches are marked by the Mineral River and its various branches. The map details a transition from the elevated peaks of the Trap Hills to the wetlands and creek beds that feed the regional river systems.